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Budget boosts fuel security, misses clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
With Treasury pledging a whopping $14.8 billion to boost fuel security amid the Middle East crisis, the 2026 Budget has been criticised or missing key opportunities to progress the clean energy transition. Treasurer Jim Chalmers' Strengthening Australia's ...

Future Fund executive departs after 10 years

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... Future Fund executive director, investment capability and intelligence, Joel Grant has stepped away from Australia's sovereign wealth fund to launch Jolly Rambler. "Having worked at the intersection of investment governance and technology, I see ...

Rest strengthens data and tax leadership with new hires

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... of group tax. She previously held a director role in the superannuation tax practice at KPMG, advising super funds, sovereign wealth funds and investment managers on tax and regulatory matters. The appointments come as large super funds continue to expand ...

ART, Mubadala back CBRE's infrastructure platform

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has joined a consortium of global investors including Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala, in funding CBRE Investment Management-backed critical infrastructure platform Accelerate. Accelerate Infrastructure Opportunities ...

QIC faces heat over aviation firefighting asset privatisation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... in long-term public interest. "It is entirely reasonable for members and affiliated unions to ask whether backing a sovereign fund pursuing the privatisation of emergency services is consistent with those values," he said. QIC has long held investments ...

Canada launches first sovereign wealth fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... investment product. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the launch of the Canada Strong Fund, the nation's first sovereign wealth fund, which will strategically invest alongside the private sector to boost Canada's economy. The government will ...

Future Fund names new investment chief

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... recent months." Speaking on his appointment, Brandweiner said the Future Fund has a compelling purpose as Australia's sovereign wealth fund. "Its investment approach and capabilities are globally respected. I look forward to working with the team and ...

Rapid growth of UHNW population prompts management shift: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... volatility. "Australia is increasingly viewed as a safe harbour for capital in an unpredictable world, given its economic and sovereign stability, and of course its location," Petrovs said. "That stability is becoming a key part of our appeal to globally ...

EQT raises $21.8bn for Asia Pacific private equity fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
... globally diversified, with capital coming in from Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Pension funds and sovereign wealth funds were leading contributors. "The closing of BPEA IX is a defining milestone that reflects the depth, strength ...

Future Fund defends itself over staff exits

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
Australia's sovereign wealth fund has released a statement after reports alleging chief executive Raphael Arndt's leadership style may be forcing staff out the door. A report in the Australian Financial Review suggested some employees have described ...